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HOME OWNER’S
INFORMATION PACK
for
Charleston,
Cove
(applicable to all 2 storey house types)
www.scotia-homes.co.uk
Please read this document in conjunction with the NHBC booklet ‘Guide
to your new home – A practical guide to looking after your new home’
Rev. 4 12.12.14
Contents
Page
GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY ____________________________ 4
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR GAS-FIRED CENTRAL HEATING,
HOT WATER AND COLD WATER SYSTEMS __________________________ 4
HOMESERVE EMERGENCY COVER _________________________________ 6
RADIATOR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS _________________________________ 6
HEATING AND HOT WATER INSTALLATION ________________________ 7
GAS SYSTEM _______________________________________________________ 7
HOT AND COLD WATER SERVICES _________________________________ 7
KITCHENS _________________________________________________________ 8
EXTRACTOR FANS (DMEV SYSTEM) _________________________________ 9
VENTILATION AND AVOIDING CONDENSATION ___________________ 9
COMMUNAL DIGITAL TELEVISION AND SATELLITE INSTALLATION10
TELEPHONE INSTALLATION _____________________________________ 11
WINDOWS AND FRENCH DOORS __________________________________ 11
PROVISION FOR A GROUND FLOOR SHOWER ______________________ 13
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION13
IF AN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT FAILS ________________________________ 14
SMOKE & HEAT DETECTORS ______________________________________ 14
EXTERNAL DOORS ________________________________________________ 15
INTERNAL DOORS ________________________________________________ 15
WALL TILING _____________________________________________________ 15
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SHOWER WALL PANELLING (WHERE FITTED) _____________________ 15
FLOOR FINISHES _________________________________________________ 16
ROOF SPACE ______________________________________________________ 16
CONSTRUCTION OF WALLS, PARTITIONS, FLOORS & CEILINGS ____ 16
FIXING TO WALLS, CEILINGS OR FLOORS – IMPORTANT NOTICE __ 18
EXTERNAL FIXINGS ______________________________________________ 18
HIGH PERFORMANCE KEIM MASONRY PAINT _____________________ 18
K REND EXTERIOR FEATURES ____________________________________ 19
MOCK CHIMNEYS _________________________________________________ 19
EFFLORESCENCE ON EXTERNAL WALLS __________________________ 19
EXTERNAL AREAS ________________________________________________ 20
CARBON DIOXIDE MEMBRANE ___________________________________ 21
ROOF RAINWATER SYSTEM _______________________________________ 22
SURFACE AND RAIN WATER DRAINAGE CONSIDERATIONS ________ 22
METERS __________________________________________________________ 23
LOCAL AUTHORITY REFUSE AND RECYCLING COLLECTION_______ 24
COUNCIL TAX ____________________________________________________ 24
SCHEDULE OF TEST CERTIFICATES _______________________________ 25
SCHEDULE OF MATERIALS ________________________________________ 26
NOTE:
The information contained in this document is for our standard house types and
may not cover specific variations requested by you.
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GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY
Regular maintenance work is required for all homes to keep them at their best in the years to
come and to ensure that they continue to be a safe home environment. We recommend that you
employ competent tradesmen/contractors to carry out the maintenance work, however if you
decide to carry out maintenance work (or alteration works) on your home yourself, then there
follows a list of some of the basic rules to bear in mind;
Always plan the job thoroughly in advance.
Consider any risks - is there adequate ventilation? Do you need any safety equipment? Can the
job be done another way to make it safer? If you are in doubt then do not attempt the job
yourself – seek advice from a professional or employ a skilled tradesman or contractor.
Check any materials you are going to use for any warnings or precautions and heed the material
safety recommendations.
Always use the right tools for the job and use them in accordance with their instructions.
If you intend to work at height please be aware of the risks involved. Try to avoid working at
height if at all possible but if you decide it is necessary then please make sure your ladder or
stepladder is in good condition and securely held in place. There is a large amount of information
and recommendations available on the subject of working at height on the internet or in most
good public libraries – take the time to familiarise yourself with the risks and recommendations
involved in working at height before carrying out the job. Note that we advise that you use a
specialist roofing contractor if your roof requires maintenance work.
If there is risk involved, try and avoid working alone.
Dispose of any surplus materials and waste according to the manufacturer’s instructions,
adherence to Local Authority waste regulations, and consideration for the environment.
Always keep a well stocked first aid kit.
Please also refer to your NHBC ‘Guide To Your New Home’ for more information on
maintenance.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR GAS-FIRED
CENTRAL HEATING, HOT WATER AND COLD
WATER SYSTEMS
Introduction
Your home has been fitted with a gas-fired heating system serving radiators and a domestic hot
water supply.
The gas–fired boiler is located in the ground floor utility cupboard and you will find the
operating and maintenance instructions for the boiler in your handover pack.
If, after referring to the user information on boiler controls in the boiler instruction manual, you
are unable to find the answers to any boiler problems and the problem is an emergency which
has arisen during the first 24 months after your legal date of entry to the house, then please
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contact HomeServe (please see section on HomeServe below for more details). If the fault is not
an emergency (as described in the HomeServe cover summary) then please contact Scotia during
normal office hours.
You are responsible for the annual maintenance and servicing of the boiler, this should be
arranged through any reputable, Gas Safe registered, plumbing and heating contractor.
Heating and Domestic Hot Water Controls
The system has the following controls:1. Boiler isolating switch.
2. Programmable Room Thermostat
3. Thermostatic radiator valves to radiators (except on the by pass radiator/s)
1. Boiler Isolating Switch
This switch will be found on the wall next to the boiler in the ground floor boiler cupboard.
This switch is to isolate the electrical supply to the boiler and should be left on at all times.
Only use this switch if a fault develops on the boiler.
2. Programmable Room Thermostat
Your home has a programmable room thermostat located on the wall in the utility and linked to
a sensor in the ground floor hall.
The programmable room thermostat controls the boiler, telling it when you require central
heating and hot water. The programmer has the facility to give several on/off times.
Temperatures can also be selected for each on/off time. When the heating is selected on the
system it will operate until the set temperature is achieved. Note that the temperature is
measured in the hallway by the remote temperature sensor.
When the system is selected off, the boiler will not operate unless the temperature in the ground
floor hallway drops below the setback temperature selected. You can select your minimum
desired house temperature, normally this can be set between 12 and 16°C. Please refer to the
manufacturer’s instructions in your handover pack for the programmable room thermostat for
further instructions.
3. Thermostatic Radiator Valves
Thermostatic Radiator Valves (TRV’s) are fitted for comfort control i.e. 1 – low level heat, 5 –
maximum level heat. They are fitted to all radiators except radiators in rooms where there is a
room thermostat. They are essential to the full efficiency of your heating system and allow you to
lower temperatures in unoccupied rooms thus reducing heating costs. TRV’s sense room
temperature changes in individual rooms and adjust the flow of heated water through the
radiators to maintain the desired temperature. Depending on level of comfort required, 2 – 3
should be selected. Please refer to the manufacturer’s instructions in your Handover Pack for full
details.
Central Heating
Should your central heating or hot water fail to work, please ensure that all of the procedures laid
out in the boiler manufacturer's literature are followed. Failure to do this may result in a charge
being made for an unnecessary call out.
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Bleeding of Radiators
This should not be required with a sealed system. However, radiators feeling warm at the bottom
but cold at the top would indicate air in the radiator. There are airing points normally at the top
of the radiator. Use an air-bleeding key to turn clockwise to reduce air. You can do this by
inserting the key and turning it anti-clockwise, then once the air stops a small amount of water
will be discharged, quickly turn the key clockwise to tighten. Check pressure gauge on boiler, if it
is below that recommended in the manufacturer's instructions, then it will be necessary to top up
the system. See enclosed boiler user guide for full instructions.
HOMESERVE EMERGENCY COVER
Your home is covered under HomeServe’s Home Emergency Assistance Cover for a period of
24 months from your legal date of entry. This service provides emergency cover for your heating
system in the event of a loss of central heating or hot water providing the equipment has been
maintained and serviced in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
It also extends to blocked drains, burst pipes and damaged window and door locks where there
is a risk to security. In an emergency situation (as defined in the Cover Summary as provided to
you direct by HomeServe) where any of the above is affected you should contact HomeServe
directly instead of Scotia. At the time of writing, the emergency contact number for HomeServe
is 0800 247999.
Where any problem is not classed as an emergency by HomeServe you should contact the Scotia
customer care department during normal office hours.
RADIATOR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Users should ensure that those who may come into close proximity to hot radiators are aware of
the risks of burns.
Users should take any necessary steps to minimise the risks of burns from hot radiators (for
example where there are very young children in the room). Where applicable, consideration
should be given to placing guards in front of the radiators or reducing the temperature of
individual radiators by turning the thermostatic radiator valve to a low setting.
Radiators are heavy items and are securely fastened to the wall on installation, with appropriate
fasteners to secure the radiator bracket and suit construction of the wall.
Decorative covers (such as the decorative perforated MDF or timber covers that you can
purchase from DIY stores) will significantly reduce the output of a radiator and thermostatic
radiator valves should not be fitted inside these radiator covers (as this will stop the valves from
working efficiently). These covers are not recommended as they will, by consequence, impede an
individual room’s heat requirement, which your new heating system has been carefully designed
to provide. The only exception to this would be the comments above regarding safety of young
children. If you do need to fit a radiator cover for this purpose then you should use one of the
metal mesh type covers, similar to a fire place guard, which will not impede the flow of heat from
your radiator into the room.
Radiators should not normally be used for the mounting of clothes airers, cat beds or other such
fixtures. The mounting brackets of the radiator are designed to support the weight of the radiator
itself and water contents, allowing for an adequate safety margin, additional weight may
compromise this margin and cause risk of failure, leaks and potential hot water burns.
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Appropriate facilities are required by Building Regulations for internal and/or external drying
facilities and these are provided (please see “Ventilation and avoiding condensation”). Radiatormounted airers and other devices may lead to excessive internal moisture and any chips/damage
caused to the radiator itself may compromise the protective coating and potentially lead to
corrosion/failure, which may not be covered by warranties.
HEATING AND HOT WATER INSTALLATION
Heating and hot water are provided by an Alpha InTec 34C wall mounted, high efficiency
condensing combination boiler with a gas saver flue gas heat recovery unit.
A 25 or 50 litre thermal store may also have been installed (this depends on the house type).
Please note that to obtain the maximum performance and efficiency benefits the gas saver flue
(and thermal store where fitted) must be switched on. Turning off the gas saver flue will mean
you lose efficiency benefits. Turning off the thermal store (where fitted) will mean you lose
efficiency benefits and the available volume of hot water will be significantly reduced.
A copy of the user manual, installation & service instructions, inspection, commissioning and
service record logbooks for the system are enclosed with your handover pack.
An annual gas service of the boiler and inspection/maintenance of the associated
equipment, in accordance with the above instructions, is required to be carried out by
Gas Safe registered personnel. Failure to carry this out will invalidate the manufacturer’s
and NHBC warranties.
GAS SYSTEM
Never obstruct gas boiler flue outlets or any ventilation, if provided, to the boiler. Never tamper
with the gas installation or equipment.
Any alterations to the gas supply pipework or work in construction with any gas appliance
should only be carried out by GasSafe registered personnel.
If you suspect a gas leak:
1.
Extinguish all naked flames.
2.
Do not use any electrical switches or appliances
3.
Turn off the gas at the meter.
4.
Open all doors and windows.
5.
Call the National Gas Emergency Service on its emergency number which is in the
telephone directory under ‘GAS, Gas Emergency’. There is no call-out charge. The
current emergency number at date of preparation of this document is 0800 111999.
This service operates 24 hours a day and 365 days a year.
HOT AND COLD WATER SERVICES
Mains Cold Water Service
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The stopcock for the incoming cold water service is located under the kitchen sink.
There is also a single mains incoming water service with a stopcock, which is located in the
boundary box in the footpath.
Domestic Hot Water
The Alpha Intec 34C boiler produces domestic hot water in an energy efficient manner and the
operation of this is fully explained in the enclosed Instruction Manuals. Please also refer to the
notes in the Heating and Hot Water Installation section above.
External Water Tap (if fitted)
Where there is a risk of severe frost, water supply to tap should be isolated, pipe work drained,
and the tap should be left in the open position.
Sanitary Ware/Taps
Sanitary ware should be cleaned in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions which are
enclosed in your Handover Pack.
The manufacturer of the bath recommends the use of an anti slip mat when a shower is installed
over the bath.
Thermostatic mixing valve
A thermostatic mixing valve to limit the hot water temperature at the bath tap to a maximum of
46°C is fitted below the bath.
It is recommended that initial temperature checks are carried out six weeks after occupation of
the property, and then an annual check is to be carried out to test the water temperature to
ensure the maximum limit of 46°C is not exceeded.
Hot Water Temperature (kitchen sinks and wash hand basins)
The hot water from your kitchen sink taps and wash hand basins can be very hot depending
upon the boiler settings. The hot water can initially have a low temperature as cooler water sitting
in the pipes is discharged but can then become hot suddenly. Appropriate care should be taken
to avoid risks of scalding.
KITCHENS
Kitchen Appliances, Sink Units and Worktops
Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions for operating and cleaning of kitchen appliances, sinks,
units and worktops, these are enclosed in your Handover Pack.
Cooker Hood – Please note that the kitchen cooker hood has been installed for use in the
recirculation mode and a special charcoal filter has been fitted. This charcoal filter normally
requires changing after every three/four months or more frequently if used more than 3 hours a
day. Replacement charcoal filters are available from on-line retailers. Please refer to the
instruction manual for your cooker hood which is contained in your Handover Pack for more
details, and for other important operating and maintenance information for your cooker hood.
Connecting Appliances – (where applicable)
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When fitting a dishwasher or washing machine, please ensure the blanked end of the waste pipe
tee piece has been removed. Note – this is not applicable where a ‘standing waste’ pipe has been
provided. Please also ensure that the water supplies and wastes are securely connected to the
pipework.
Please also note that, where Scotia have not installed a washing machine but have left a space for
one with a cold water supply adjacent to it, then the home owner is responsible for removal of
the cap that has been fitted to the cold water washing machine valve – please ensure you remove
this cap before making the water connection to your washing machine. Please also ensure that
the appliance water supply and waste pipe is securely connected to the house pipework before
turning the appliance on.
EXTRACTOR FANS (dMEV SYSTEM)
Greenwood Airvac Unity CV2GIP mechanical extract fans have been fitted in your home. These
are continuously running single point dMEV (decentralised Mechanical Extract Ventilation) fans
with GIP (Guaranteed Installed Performance). The fans run continuously at a low (extremely
quiet) speed and are automatically ‘boosted’ to a higher speed when required (the fans boost
automatically using their humidity sensor). It is essential that the fans remain in operation at all
times (unless switched off for maintenance) to maintain good air quality.
Pictures of the Greenwood Airvac CV2GIP fan
This is an energy efficient fan designed to provide an economical ventilation solution to the
modern home. It utilises SMART Technology to control humidity and boost run on times to
minimise the periods of time when it is running at its highest speed, minimising nuisance running
noise and unnecessary energy wastage and heat loss typically associated with ‘traditional’ extract
fans.
Please note that, in conjunction with Greenwood Airvac, where ‘wet rooms’ (such as en-suites,
bathrooms and the like) have windows we have installed trickle vents in the windows- these are
to allow you to provide extra ventilation to these rooms if required. The statement in the fan
User/Homeowner Guide saying that trickle vents should not be installed in the same rooms as
the fan can be ignored.
More information on these ventilation fans can be found in the User/Homeowner Guide
contained in your handover pack. Please read these instructions carefully to ensure their
continuing smooth operation.
VENTILATION AND AVOIDING CONDENSATION
Condensation will be a problem in all new houses if adequate background heating and ventilation
is not used. All new homes need ‘running-in’ and we recommend that you read carefully the
section within the NHBC booklet: GUIDE TO YOUR NEW HOME, ‘Reducing
Condensation’.
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Most windows are fitted with “trickle” ventilators at the top of the window. These can be
opened or closed to allow more or less trickle ventilation. If you close the window trickle vents
the dMEV fans described in the previous section will still continue to draw fresh air into your
home, however, particularly during the ‘running-in’ period we recommend that they are left fully
or partially open to maximise the fresh air entering your home.
The following are general guidelines for your information.
To deal with condensation, take these two steps:
1. Produce less moisture
Ordinary daily activities produce a lot of moisture very quickly.
Cooking: To reduce the amount of moisture in the kitchen, cover pans and do not leave kettles
boiling, open a window to allow excessive amounts of steam to be ventilated to the outside.
Washing clothes: Put washing outdoors to dry if you can. Alternatively, please dry the washing in
the bathroom (which is designed to accommodate drying clothes) with the door closed – the
humidistat function of the extractor fan will help to remove the moist air to the outside (also if
weather conditions permit – the bathroom window can be opened). If you have a tumble dryer,
ventilate it to the outside (unless it is the self-condensing type). D.I.Y. kits are available for this.
Drying clothes on radiator-mounted airers or on airers in rooms other than the bathroom may
lead to excessive internal moisture.
2. Ventilate to remove moisture
You can ventilate your home without making draughts.
Some ventilation is required to expel the moisture, which is produced all the time, mostly just by
normal breathing of occupants. Keep a small window ajar or a trickle ventilator open when
someone is in the room.
You need much more ventilation in the kitchen and bathroom during cooking, washing up,
bathing and drying clothes. This means opening windows to assist in the ventilation of moisture
to the outside and ensuring that the extractor fans are in full working order.
Close the kitchen and bathroom doors when these rooms are in use. This helps prevent the
moisture reaching other rooms, especially bedrooms, which are often colder and more likely to
get condensation.
COMMUNAL DIGITAL TELEVISION AND SATELLITE
INSTALLATION
A television aerial socket has been provided within the Drawing/Living Room (specific room
may depend on house type, please refer to plans), to which a communal digital aerial and satellite
signal will be fed. Your individual alterations may have requested additional points or a ‘returned’
signal to additional points in other rooms. Further information is provided in the Handover
Pack.
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TELEPHONE INSTALLATION
The main telephone point is located in the Drawing/Living Room (specific room may depend
on house type, please refer to plans), it is compatible with any BT approved phone.
It is your responsibility to arrange connection to your chosen telephone service provider and
arrange final connection of secondary socket wiring to main point.
WINDOWS AND FRENCH DOORS
Your home has white uPVC Sheerframe 7000 system ‘Tilt + Turn’ inwards opening windows
manufactured by CMS Enviro Systems Ltd.
The windows are fitted with lockable window handles to all ground floor windows and standard
(non-locking) handles to all first floor windows. Please refer to the manufacturer’s Operating and
Maintenance Manual for more information on opening your Tilt + Turn windows, also a copy of
the relevant page has been included below for your information. Please note that the Tilt
opening function is intended for general day to day use. The ‘turn’ opening function (where
whole sash is opened into the room) is intended for cleaning and emergency escape purposes
only. Care should be taken when using the ‘turn’ open function that the sash (or the trickle
ventilator installed in the head of the sash) does not cause damage to the plasterboard window
ingoes when fully open. The window should never be left unattended when open in the
cleaning/escape ‘turn’ position.
Extract from the window manufacturer’s Operating and Maintenance Manual (note that the winkhaus restrictor catch is not fitted to your
windows – see notes below);
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A key is supplied to operate the lockable handles and care should be taken to prevent damage to
the handle by trying to force it open when lock is engaged.
The first floor handles are non-locking to comply with the requirements of the Building
Regulations in respect of emergency fire escape. However, the Building Regulations
recognise that individual home owners may want to fit additional locking mechanisms to first
floor windows after they have moved in to their new home (for example where there are small
children in the room) and if you wish to install any of the large variety of ‘child restrictor catches’
or any other additional locking mechanism that are available to your first floor windows then
please note that they must be a ‘quick release’ type (without a key which might be lost) - a type
which does not hinder escape through the window in the event of an emergency (a typical
suitable example, a winkhaus restrictor, is shown in the above extract from the window
manufacturers operation and maintenance manual). The restrictor must also be suitable for the
type of window and we also recommend that they are fitted by a skilled tradesman and that
particular care is taken to ensure that they are fitted strictly in accordance with the restrictor
catch manufacturer’s instructions. An incorrectly fitted additional locking mechanism can
damage the window and lead to window guarantee problems. Advice can also be obtained from
the window supplier (refer to the Schedule of Materials for contact information).
Glass may be cleaned with either a proprietary household glass cleaner (following the
manufacturer’s instructions) or a solution of soapy water. Glass can be easily scratched, therefore
ensure heavy grime or dirt is removed carefully using soapy water.
uPVC frames should be cleaned every 3 months with a soap and water solution.
A non abrasive proprietary cleaner suitable for plastic may be used for more stubborn blemishes
following the manufacturer’s instructions.
Avoid using solvent based or abrasive cleaners as these will damage the uPVC frames or glass.
Please refer to the CMS Operating and Maintenance Manual (contained within your Handover
Pack) for more information including recommendations on lubricating and general maintenance.
Notes regarding glass coatings:
To comply with current building regulations all double glazed units installed in your home will
have a low emissivity coating. Low emissivity (Low-e) glazing is a vital component of an energy
efficient window or French door. It has a surface coating that allows short wavelength heat from
the winter sun to enter your home through the glazing, while reflecting back into the room the
long wavelength heating produced by your heating system. This reduces heating costs and
minimises internal condensation. Please note that this Low-e coating has considerable advantages
but you should be aware that there are some minor features, due to the coating of the glass,
which you can see in some or all of the following ways;
• As a tint in the glass
• As a ‘haze’ when viewing through the glass at some angles and in some lighting conditions
• By the appearance of condensation on the outside of the glass under certain weather
conditions (which is positive proof that the glass is preventing heat loss from your house)
• There may be minor blemishes visible arising from the coating process and the tint may also
change between individual double glazed units if the units are made from different batches of
glass. These are not detrimental to the functioning of the unit and are not a defect.
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Please note that if you are replacing any of your double glazed units in the future you should
ensure that your glazier uses low emissivity glass in your windows.
Note regarding glass specifications:
In addition to the note regarding Low-e coatings above, you should also be aware that certain
windows may have either laminated or toughened safety glass installed. This ‘safety glazing’ is
installed to comply with the Building Regulations. Any future replacement glazing units should
be to the same specifications as originally fitted. Any competent glazier will be able to identify
the glazing specification used and you should ensure that lower specifications are not used.
Note regarding external sealant to windows and doors;
The windows and, if applicable, French doors (and external doors) have an external polysulphide
sealant bead between the uPVC frame and the external render bead. This sealant bead is
designed to provide a tough weather-tight seal to these joints. The sealant beads should be
inspected at least once a year and if any signs of deterioration of this bead are found it should be
repaired or replaced with an equal specification exterior polysulphide sealant.
PROVISION FOR A GROUND FLOOR SHOWER
Provision has been made for the installation of a shower to the ground floor of your home if you
should need one at any point in the future.
This provision normally includes a pre-installed 100mm diameter ventilation duct for a future
ventilation fan and a 100mm diameter drainage pipe. In most instances the location identified for
this future accessible shower is in or near to the ground floor toilet. The future ventilation fan
duct is normally installed from just above the ceiling plasterboard to a roof terminal. The end of
the duct is capped just above the plasterboard. The drainage pipe is installed with a cap just
under the top of the concrete floor and is connected into your home’s drainage system.
If you do decide to install a shower to the ground floor then we recommend that the same type
of continuously running DMEV ventilation fan (as described in the extractor fans section above)
is used. Also, depending on the type of shower you are considering using, we recommend that
you consult a qualified heating engineer as your hot water system may need upgraded to
accommodate the shower. Please ensure that all plumbing and electrical works are carried out by
competent tradesmen.
Note that this provision for a future shower does not apply if you have asked for a ground floor
shower to be installed as part of the house build.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE ELECTRICAL
INSTALLATION
The Consumer Control unit for your property is located in the vestibule cupboard or under stair
cupboard (depending on the house type). It contains labelled main isolator, RCDs and circuit
breakers or “trip switches”.
This is a device that controls the electricity supply to your home, splitting the incoming electric
supply into various electrical circuits around your home.
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The consumer control unit contains Main Switch, RCBOs (Residential Current circuit Breaker
with Overload protection), RCD (Residual Current Device) and MCBs (Miniature Circuit
Breakers). The main switch is normally ‘ON’. In order to isolate all supplies, switch to ‘OFF’.
There are two RCDs in your consumer unit. Each RCD protects a section of the consumer unit.
They are designed to ‘trip’ when there is an electrical leakage to earth thereby giving protection
to personnel. An RCD would normally trip before an MCB.
These circuit breakers and RCDs are all designed to trip if there is a fault in a circuit, or if a faulty
appliance is switched on. This helps to prevent serious accidents that may result in damage and
injury. Under fault conditions these will be in the ‘tripped position’.
IF AN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT FAILS
A circuit may trip OFF. If this happens, you should follow the procedure set out below.
1. Check with the aid of a torch whether the RCD (mid position) or MCB (fully down) is in the
OFF position.
2.
Switch RCD (press down then push to the fully up position) or MCB to ON position.
3.
If the RCD does not re-set, switch off all the MCBs, re-set the RCD then switch on each
MCB individually until the faulty circuit is identified.
4.
To identify the cause of the fault switch off all appliances in that circuit, re-set the RCD
and MCB, then switch back on each appliance until the defective appliance is found.
Over-filling kettles, irons etc. can cause this type of fault.
N.B.
It is important to ensure that the bulbs used in light fittings do not exceed the rating for that
fitting.
NOTE: Electricity is dangerous and can kill. If you are unsure of any
aspect of your electrical installation, please consult a qualified
electrical contractor.
SMOKE & HEAT DETECTORS
Your house is fitted with smoke detectors in the ground and first floor halls and in the
drawing/living room. Also a heat detector may have been fitted in the kitchen. These alarms are
mains operated with battery back up and connected to bedroom lighting circuits. The smoke
detectors are extremely sensitive to smoke and dust particles of any kind. The heat detector in
the kitchen is less likely to cause false alarm problems as it is not responsive to any type of smoke
or fumes, only heat such as generated by a chip pan type fire (but not from smoke caused by
burning toast or similar).
If any of the detectors are activated you should check the property and, if no reason is found, it
could be a nuisance alarm caused by cooking smoke reaching one of your smoke detectors or
something similar. If this occurs, open a window to clear the smoke or dust and the alarm will
cease.
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To reset or to test the smoke and heat detectors follow the manufacturer’s instructions as
enclosed in your Handover Pack.
The back up batteries should be changed as recommended by the manufacturer and an
intermittent beep normally indicates that the battery needs to be replaced.
EXTERNAL DOORS
All ironmongery should be cleaned on a regular basis using warm soapy water. Do not use
abrasive or corrosive material to clean the ironmongery as this will damage the finish to handles,
letter plate, eye viewer, chain and rain deflectors.
Glazing can be cleaned with warm soapy water, avoid using anything which may scratch the
glass.
The multi point locking system should be lubricated with WD40, or a similar product, on a
regular basis to ensure the smooth operating capabilities of the cylinder, handle and the locking
mechanism.
The weather sill at the base of the door should be kept clear of debris to allow the drainage holes
to function.
The rubber gaskets in the sill and door frame should also be checked periodically for damage and
replaced as required.
INTERNAL DOORS
Handles should be cleaned with a soft non abrasive cloth and for stubborn stains mild soapy
water may be used. Care should be taken to avoid scratching surface of handles.
The mechanism of the handle should be lubricated once a year with a light oil.
Hinges and latches/locks should be lubricated on a regular basis with WD40 or similar product.
WALL TILING
Wall tiles and in particular the grout between tiles should be regularly cleaned using a proprietary
tile/grout cleaner in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Grout should be inspected and any areas which become loose should be replaced.
The sealant between the wall tiling and any worktops should be inspected and replaced as
necessary.
SHOWER WALL PANELLING (WHERE FITTED)
Laminate wall panelling (where fitted) should be cleaned by using hot water and a mild detergent
applied with soft cloths or soft nylon brush. Non scratch cleaners may also be used. On no
account should scouring pads, acid based toilet cleaners or limescale cleaners be used.
Wall panelling and shower enclosure/tray should be dried off after use.
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Abrasive or aggressive cleaning products should not be used as they will damage the laminate
surface of the panel.
The sealant around the base of the wall panel should be inspected and replaced as necessary to
prevent water ingress between the shower tray and the panelling.
FLOOR FINISHES
Any wooden flooring laid at the time of entry will not be lifted and re-laid as a result of any
maintenance work requiring to be done.
Before laying vinyl or wooden overlay flooring to concrete floors (ground floors) the moisture
content of the concrete floor should be checked, as it can affect the flooring and if required the
concrete floor should be treated in accordance with the flooring supplier’s recommendations
before installing any vinyl or wooden flooring.
A self levelling screed should also be applied to concrete floors prior to laying any vinyl or
overlay type floorings, in accordance with the flooring supplier’s recommendations.
Chipboard flooring (first floor) should be prepared in accordance with manufacturer’s
recommendations prior to fitting of vinyls, wooden overlays or ceramic floor tiles.
ROOF SPACE
The attic space has not been designed to allow for storage. Do not use the attic space for storage.
Flooring the roof space and using it for storage may cause deflection in the roof structure.
The attic has mineral wool insulation between and over ceiling joists. This insulation can cause
skin irritation. If handling the insulation it is recommended that appropriate protective clothing
and equipment be worn.
Care should also be taken if entering the attic – the ceiling plasterboard between the joists will
not support your weight and there may be service pipes, extract fan ducting and cables hidden by
the insulation that you can damage by inadvertently stepping on them.
Where the attic access hatch is located in the first floor hall ceiling in close proximity to the
stairwell then particular care should be taken if you are entering or exiting the attic space to avoid
falling into the stairwell. Do not stand on or use the stairwell balustrade as a support if entering
or exiting the attic.
It is advised that you do not enter the attic space.
CONSTRUCTION OF WALLS, PARTITIONS, FLOORS
& CEILINGS
The following notes provide, for your information, outline details of the construction for each
part of your home. This information is generalised and particular areas of your home may differ
– always seek appropriate advice and carry out detailed investigation works before making any
alteration to your home in the future.
External walls:
The house external walls comprise 100mm thick block-work (with render
finish), 50mm wide cavity and EcoWalltf timber framed kit inner leaf. The
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timber framed inner leaf comprises; a reflective breather membrane on the
cavity side on a 9mm sheathing board, on 140mm thick load bearing timber
studs at maximum 600mm centres, with 140mm thick mineral wool
insulation (FrameTherm 35) between the studs, 30mm PIR insulation fitted
to the inside of the studs, and a reflective vapour control layer fitted on the
inside face of the PIR insulation. On the inside of the timber kit there is a
38mm timber framed service void and 12.5mm thick plasterboard lining.
Safety Note – all external walls are load bearing and must not be altered
without getting professional advice.
Indicative diagram of a Typical EcoWall timber framed external wall for your information;
Party walls:
(Walls between houses- where applicable). These walls comprise two 90mm
thick timber panels with 9mm sheathing boarding to the cavity side and a
50mm cavity between the panels. Acoustic insulation is fitted between the
timber studs. On the room side a layer of 19mm thick plasterboard plank is
fitted and then this is over laid with 12.5mm plasterboard. Where there are
sockets or other items on electrical services installed on the party walls a
service void is also formed using 38mm thick timber framing overlaid with
a layer of 12.5mm plasterboard lining. Safety Note – all party walls are load
bearing and are constructed to a fire resistant specification – they must not
be altered in any way. If any damage occurs to plasterboard and plank
linings to the house side of the party walls the damage must be repaired
immediately.
All partitions:
Timber framed partitions with 15mm thick plasterboard each side. Mineral
wool acoustic insulation is fitted in the partitions to bedroom, bathroom
and the like areas. SAFETY NOTE – some internal walls are loadbearing,
so do not remove or alter them, or make substantial alterations to them,
without getting professional advice.
Ground floor:
Concrete floor slab on rigid insulation. The ground floor also incorporates a
carbon dioxide membrane located under the floor – please refer to the
Section ‘Carbon Dioxide Membrane’ for more information.
First floors;
Intermediate floors comprise engineered I joists with a 15mm decking
board on top of the joists and a 22mm thick flooring overlay. 15mm
plasterboard linings to the underside of the I joists. A layer of acoustic
insulation is installed between the joists. Safety note – all floor joists are
load bearing and must not be cut or notched without first getting
professional advice.
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Top floor
ceilings:
Plasterboard fixed to the underside of the roof trusses.
Future alterations – should you consider making any alterations to your home in the
future such as altering the partition layout or forming a new opening through a wall you
should check relevant Local Authority permissions and/or use the services of a qualified
architect before starting.
The external wall service voids, internal partitions, 1st floors and attic space all have
services such as pipes and cables installed in them – refer to the safety precautions below
if installing any fixings into these parts of your home.
Appropriate proprietary fixings should always be used to suit the wall construction (see below).
FIXING TO WALLS, CEILINGS OR FLOORS –
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Wall fixings (for pictures, mirrors etc.) must be of the appropriate type for the type of walls
described above. Be very careful if nailing or drilling into walls, ceilings or floors to avoid contact
with any pipes or electric cables which may lie hidden behind the surface. We recommend that
you use a services detector (cable detector) before drilling or nailing – it can reduce the risk of
serious injury. If using power tools to install a fixing, you should always use a R.C.D. (residual
current device). You should also always check for pipes and cables before drilling or nailing into
floors or ceilings.
Note for any houses with under-floor heating (if applicable) - you should never drill or nail into
any floor which has under-floor heating fitted.
In addition to the above please note that fixings should never be made to the following wall
areas:a)
Directly above or below any electrical socket outlet, switch or appliance.
b)
Directly horizontal to any electrical socket outlet, switch or appliance.
This is because electrical cables run in these areas.
EXTERNAL FIXINGS
Any external fixings should only be made with consideration to the Deed of Conditions.
HIGH PERFORMANCE KEIM MASONRY PAINT
Some exterior features of your home such as pre-cast concrete window sills, base course blockwork and in some instances the feature window and door surround bands may have been painted
with a Keim Mineral Paints Ltd paint system. Keim mineral silicate paint systems were invented
over 125 years ago to provide long term protective and decorative finishes for renders and
masonry subject to harsh climatic conditions.
This specialist paint system has a considerably longer life cycle than other masonry paints.
Manufacturer’s studies have shown that redecoration over a 30 year period was required once for
the Keim paint system (after 16 years), whereas between 3 and 9 redecorations were required for
other masonry paints.
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You should inspect the painted features of your house exterior on a regular basis (we
recommend at least annually) and, when it becomes necessary to redecorate the Keim painted
features, the work should be carried out in accordance with Keim Mineral Paints
recommendations. They can be contacted on the number listed in the Schedule of Materials
section and their website (address www.keimpaints.co.uk ) provides additional information on
this paint system.
K REND EXTERIOR FEATURES
Some exterior features of your home such as the external bands around windows and external
doors have been formed with pre-coloured K Rend Silicone FT render.
K Rend Silicone FT is a water repellent cement based and polymer modified self coloured render
which provides a high quality durable weatherproof coating with a natural finish.
Should damage such as chips or scrapes occur to the K Rend bands then it can be repaired by
any competent render contractor.
Advice can be obtained from the K Rend manufacturer (refer to their web-site www.krend.co.uk or contact them with the phone number in the ‘Schedule of Materials’ section in this
document.
MOCK CHIMNEYS
Lightweight mock chimneys (where fitted) are manufactured by Capvond Plastics Ltd of
Glasgow. The mock chimneys have been independently tested in respect of wind load resistance,
hygrothermal test (extremes of heat/rain and freeze/thaw cycles) and water ingress and passed
the strictest testing requirements.
The chimney stack has a render finish applied to the outside. The chimney cope and pots are
GRP. Where the cope has been painted it should be maintained as part of the normal exterior
maintenance of your home.
Note that the mock chimney is not designed to support additional loadings such as satellite
dishes or TV aerials or other such apparatus. Do not install any fixings to the mock chimney.
If arranging to carry out any maintenance work to the mock chimney, please refer to the
comments in the ‘General Maintenance and Safety’ section in this document regarding working
at height.
EFFLORESCENCE ON EXTERNAL WALLS
The appearance of a white deposit on external walls is caused by ‘efflorescence’. This is a
consequence of drying out and can often occur after a new house is constructed and is drying
out. It can also occur when a wall dries out after period of heavy rain or in the spring as a result
of drying out after a wet winter. As well as external wall materials such as block-work and mortar
joints, it can also occur on products such as precast window sills, driveway paviors and paving
slabs and also internally on concrete floors and areas of similar construction.
The efflorescence is caused by natural salts being drawn out of the wall materials while drying out
and is quite normal. It is neither harmful nor detrimental to the performance of the material and,
whilst it may look unsightly, the majority usually disappears over time. The advice given by most
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brick, block, cement and precast concrete manufacturers is that it is best dealt with by the
combined effect of time and weather. If efflorescence occurs externally on your home it is our
policy to follow this advice and allow it to disappear naturally. It will usually disappear within a
few weeks, washed away by normal rainfall. This process may take some time to draw out and
remove all of the natural salts causing the efflorescence however it should be apparent that each
time the efflorescence appears it will be in decreasing amounts.
Whilst natural weathering is the preferred cure for external efflorescence, if you wish (where it is
in a safely accessible location) you can speed up the process by brushing down with a stiff non
metallic brush (not a wire brush), making sure that the deposit does not enter the wall at a lower
level. Any remaining deposit can be removed or reduced using a minimum quantity of clean
water. We advise that you do not use any proprietary cleaning agents as some varieties contain a
concentration of acid, which can permanently affect the appearance of the wall materials. A
power washer should not be used as it can damage mortar joints and the wall materials if used
incorrectly.
Our advice is that you let the weather deal with external efflorescence.
If efflorescence occurs on internal concrete floors or other such areas then it too can be removed
by brushing with a non metallic brush and then removing the deposits with a vacuum cleaner.
Internally occurring efflorescence should disappear quicker after brushing and vacuuming than
external efflorescence as the home is dried out by the heating.
Should persistent efflorescence occur internally which does not disappear after removing it by the
methods described above, then please contact Scotia for further advice.
EXTERNAL AREAS
Manholes give access to the drains, usually where branches join together, do not obstruct or
cover them with soil. You may need to provide access to them quickly if there is a blockage.
Please note that there are live underground services cables in the ground around your house.
Great care MUST be taken if digging or carrying out excavation work in the vicinity of live
underground cable routes.
Underground cables may be found just below the surface, although they are normally laid
between 0.45m to 1.0m deep from the surface. Reduced depth may result from ground
disturbance after laying or because the cable had to be laid over an underground obstruction.
Even shallow excavations (e.g. for post holing and fencing work or for garden features such as
ponds) may be a source of danger.
If you do uncover a cable during excavation work - ALWAYS assume it is live. If in any doubt
contact a qualified person to seek advice before carrying out excavation work.
Garden and Exterior Maintenance - Caring for your garden.
Caring for the grass (including trees and shrubs where they have been provided) in your garden is
essential. This will ensure that the planting is successfully established and your garden thrives.
The rear gardens of most new homes are finished in roto-vated topsoil, allowing you the
opportunity of designing and landscaping to your own requirements. It is important that the
landscaping is carried out as soon as possible after the date of the handover, as it is only by
working the soil that it will remain aerated and weeds will be prevented from becoming
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established. This will also help to establish the finished level of the soil and ensure it drains more
effectively- so reducing the potential of any flooding during wet weather conditions. However, if
there has been rain please take this into consideration when carrying out landscaping work to
your rear garden – let the topsoil dry out sufficiently before working on it - compacting wet
topsoil will damage it making it unsuitable for good grass or plant growth.
The front gardens are normally turfed or may have bark chippings and also may have shrub or
trees planted in them. There are some important care and maintenance requirements, particularly
in the first year after handover (note – not all of these requirements may apply to every plot):
Watering – In the absence of regular heavy rainfall you should water your turf at least twice a
week – daily if the weather is hot and dry – after moving in. A newly turfed garden looks
deceptively mature but the new grass has only a very small reserve of moisture in the soil
attached to the turf. Until the grass roots grow into the underlying soil the turf is prone to drying
out and shrinking. This can leave unsightly gaps. Light rain is often not enough to sufficiently
water the turf and underlying soil. The best way to irrigate your garden is by using an oscillating
sprinkler. If your property has metered water you may be put off by the cost of using a sprinkler
but it is likely to be much more costly to rectify problems caused by drying out. Trees and
shrubs also need copious watering after planting. As with turf, the roots have not yet grown into
the surrounding soil and can only pick up moisture from a very limited area. Planning permission
for planting schemes usually requires that planting shown on the approved plans is maintained or
replaced for a specified period of time. This obligation is passed on to you once you take up
ownership of the property. Scotia does not replace turf, trees or shrubs that have failed due to a
lack of watering.
Damage – Walking on turf before it has properly settled in can cause considerable damage.
Dents and hollows made on new turf will not disappear and are often difficult to repair. It
usually takes about a month to become firm enough to walk on, but this can vary according to
weather and soil conditions. If you are installing or removing a sprinkler use wide boards to
spread your weight and minimise damage.
Mowing – it is recommended that you do not mow the turf for at least the first week after
moving in. Let it grow to establish itself and make sure before mowing for the first time that its
roots have grown down into the soil below. For the first cut leave the grass higher than normal
and then gradually reduce the height in subsequent mowings until you reach the height you want.
Bark Chippings – decorative bark chippings will need ‘topping up’ on a regular basis to keep
them looking their best.
Rotary Clothes Dryer – If a rotary clothes dryer has been provided, please note that children
should not play with this product – it is recommended that when not in use it is folded and
stored safely out of the reach of children.
Damp Proof Courses – there are damp proof courses built into your external walls to prevent
damp from the ground soaking up the outside walls. These are normally approximately 150mm
from the ground level around your house. It is important that these damp proof courses are kept
clear – if you are carrying out any landscaping or ground-works alongside your external walls
then please ensure that you do not cover these damp proof courses or otherwise bridge them,
allowing damp to rise up past the damp proof course.
CARBON DIOXIDE MEMBRANE
There is a carbon dioxide gas membrane under your concrete ground floor and an external gravel
filled trench around the perimeter of your home which allows any carbon dioxide to disperse to
the outside air.
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Should you intend to carry out any work involving alterations to your ground floor which would
involve puncturing the carbon dioxide membrane then it should be protected/ reinstated in
accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.
The gravel filled trench around your home should not be altered – do not remove it and replace
it with an impermeable surface such as paving slabs, or cover it with topsoil. If the gravel surface
of the trench becomes blocked with silt or soil then the gravel should be cleaned or the top layer
replaced with clean gravel to ensure that any carbon dioxide can disperse to the outside air.
ROOF RAINWATER SYSTEM
The rainwater from your roof is piped to a communal SUDS (Sustainable Urban Drainage
System) detention basin facility in the North East corner of the development. No maintenance is
required by yourselves to the pipework from the disconnecting manhole on the boundary of
your plot to the SUDS facility and the SUDS facility itself is maintained by Scottish Water/
Aberdeen City Council.
All roof rainwater and underground drainage pipes within your plot boundary (including the
disconnecting manhole and any driveway drainage if applicable) are your responsibility to
maintain.
The maintenance of the roof rainwater system includes keeping gutters, rainwater downpipes and
underground pipework free from obstructions such as leaves and ensuring that any driveway
drainage (such as gullies or drainage channels) are inspected and cleaned out on a regular basis.
Refer also to the ‘Surface and Rain Water Drainage Considerations’ section below.
If you decide to install a water butt to one or more of your rainwater downpipes please ensure
that you also fit an over-flow back into the rainwater downpipe (to avoid the water butt overflowing and causing flooding) and that any water butts are located in accordance with any
relevant Deed of Conditions. Kits for water butt overflows are available in any good garden
centre.
SURFACE AND RAIN WATER DRAINAGE
CONSIDERATIONS
We have designed the rainwater and any driveway drainage to comply with Local Authority
Regulations (such as planning, building control and roads construction consent conditions) and
SEPA (Scottish Environment Protection Agency) requirements including SUDS (Sustainable
Urban Drainage Systems) requirements. In simplified terms these regulations require us to ensure
that the drainage systems designed and installed around your home collects any rainwater which
falls onto your house and surrounding plot and drains it away in a responsible manner.
It is common for the regulations to require that the rainwater falling on your garden ground is
attenuated within your plot boundary and encouraged to soak away into the surrounding ground
rather than running off your plot into the local authority drainage system. This practice minimises
the risk of the local authority drainage systems becoming over loaded in periods of high rainfall
therefore reducing the possibilities of flooding.
There are a number of very important points that you should be aware of in relation to the
drainage around your home;
1. Alterations to your driveway or parking spaces (or other areas within your plot curtilage).
It is very important that rainwater does not run off your plot onto the adjacent roads and
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footpaths (this is particularly important where the road is adopted by the local authority).
We have designed the access driveway to ensure that any rainwater falling onto it either
runs off into your plot where it soaks away into the ground or is collected into a gully or
a permeable surface is used on the drive (such as gravel or permeable blocks). If you
subsequently make any alterations to your drive you must bear this in mind and make
sure you have obtained the necessary permissions from the relevant local authority. For
example if you have a gravel drive which slopes down to the road outside your home and
you decide to have it tarred then you will also have to install suitable drainage to deal
with any rainwater which falls onto the drive. Failure to make such drainage provision
will be likely to lead to the local authority demanding that the original surface be
reinstated. Also if you extend your drive over garden ground you must ensure that
existing drainage provisions are adequate. Finally, it should also be noted that if you are
changing the surface of your driveway the local council may require that the first two
meters of your drive must be a ‘hard surface’ – not stone chippings or gravel or similar
loose surface- again it is important that you obtain the necessary permissions prior to
making any alteration to your drive.
2. Alterations to your garden ground. Removal of garden areas and installation of, for
example, large impermeable patio areas or a large area of other hard standing will reduce
the area of ground available to soak up rainwater and could lead to flooding problems if
adequate drainage is not installed at the same time. If you decide to ‘slab over’ your
garden ground you must also ensure that you make adequate provision for dealing with
any rainwater to avoid increasing the risks of flooding your own and your neighbours
properties.
3. Maintenance of the drainage system. It is essential that the drainage provisions installed
around your property are maintained to keep them in good working order. This not only
ensures that any rainwater which falls onto your house and plot dealt with efficiently, but
will ensure that risk of flooding to your home and surrounding properties is minimised.
Depending on the particular drainage systems installed around your home the following
general maintenance notes should be adhered to (where applicable);
• Permeable block drives and parking areas (where installed) – Permeable blocks
have small gaps between each block to allow water to drain between the blocks
and into the layers of material below and ultimately into the surrounding subsoils. For this to remain effective you should ensure that you do not allow the
gaps between the blocks to become clogged with fine soils or other debris.
Generally most permeable block manufacturers recommend sweeping the
blocks twice a year to remove any loose particles from the surface is adequate
and if the gaps do become badly clogged they can be cleaned out with a suitable
tool. However please note that generally these porous blocks are designed to
deal with a much higher rainfall intensity than normally encountered in the UK
therefore their continued operation can accommodate a reasonable amount of
debris in the gaps of the blocks. Power washing of the blocks is not
recommended because it can lead to the fine bed that they are laid on becoming
eroded and rutting, depressions and cracking of the block surface can arise as a
result.
• Gravel drives (where applicable)– these are generally maintenance free and only
need raked level on occasion to remove any rutting caused by cars or footpath
traffic and the gravel may need ‘topped’ up from time to time to keep it looking
at its best.
• Garden ground – please refer to the maintenance information contained in the
previous ‘External Areas’ section.
METERS
The Electric meter is located in the vestibule cupboard.
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The Gas meter is located in an external semi-concealed ground meter box.
LOCAL AUTHORITY REFUSE AND RECYCLING
COLLECTION
The development has been planned to incorporate the required storage stances for wheeled bins
and routes for collection vehicles. Aberdeen City Council has responsibility for refuse collection
at Charleston, Cove and, at the time of writing, will provide appropriate bins to each plot on
completion. It remains your responsibility for making these bins available for collection on the
designated days in accordance with good practice and the Council’s policies.
Should you have any queries or need advice regarding Waste and Recycling, perhaps for
additional bins, advice on special collections or waste collection calendars in your area, please
contact the Aberdeen City Council Waste Team on 0845 6080919 or
[email protected], http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk
COUNCIL TAX
The local authority will be aware of the new homes which are within your development, with a
responsibility for payment of council tax falling upon the new owner (yourself). The authority
will have made a banding valuation for your own property type and will issue payment
instructions and schedules accordingly.
Should you not receive confirmation of this from Aberdeen City Council or have any questions,
please contact their Revenues and Benefits team at:
Corporate Governance
Business Hub 16
Third Floor West, Marischal College
Broad Street
Aberdeen
AB10 1AB
Email: [email protected]
Fax: 01224 346700
Website: http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk
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SCHEDULE OF TEST CERTIFICATES
ALPHA INTEC GAS BOILER
Installation and servicing instructions (including service record) are contained in your hand over
pack.
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SCHEDULE OF MATERIALS
Item
Windows
French Doors
(where applicable)
Internal Doors
Leafs
External Doorsets
Skirting boards &
Facings
Ironmongery for
internal doors
Kitchen Units &
Worktops
Description
White uPVC inwards
opening Sheerframe 7000
tilt and turn windows
White uPVC outwards
opening French doors
Jeld-Wen Arlington 6
panel smooth heavy
weight
Smith & Frater Ltd GRP
Doorsets
MDF ogee 7 skirting
boards and Ogee facings
Heritage Windsor
Chrome
Laings Directline range
with Duropal worktops.
Supplied by
CMS Enviro Systems
Tel No.
01324 841398
CMS Enviro Systems
01324 841398
International Doors &
Windows
01224 682229
International Doors &
Windows
Fleming Buildbase
01224 682229
George Boyd
01224 685541
James Laing & Son
Ltd, Inverurie,
Aberdeenshire
James Laing & Son
Ltd, Inverurie,
Aberdeenshire
William Wilson
01467 620311
William Wilson
01224 335328
William Wilson
01224 335328
Bristan Prism
Thermostatic Shower
Valve CP
Bristan Quadrant Shower
Kit CP Ref. kit2c- CP
Novellini Aurora 3
William Wilson
01224 335328
William Wilson
01224 335328
William Wilson
01224 335328
Alpha Flow Smart System
50
Myson Premier HE
Danfoss RASC2 (10mm
or 15mm)
Mode Range
Greenwood Airvac Unity
CV2GIP Dmev
mechanical extract fans
Grey Riven by Concrete
Products (Kirkcaldy)
Marshalls Driveline 50
Northern Heating
01224 663322
Northern Heating
Northern Heating
01224 663322
01224 663322
Holland House
Holland House
01224 638129
01224 638129
Keyline Builders
01382 448600
Kitchen Appliances
Various (depending on
plot)
Kitchen sink
Leisure Euroline stainless
steel inset sink 1 ½ bowl
Sanitary-ware
Taps
Shower Valve
Shower Head & Rail
Bath Screen
Central Heating +
Hot Water System
Radiators
Radiator Valves
Switches & Sockets
Extract Fans
Paving Slabs
Pavers (where not
Ideal Standard Alto 55cm basin
and semi pedestal to bathroom
and Alto 45cm wash hand basin
to cloakrooms. Ideal Standard
Ventuno 1700 x 700 bath. Ideal
standard alto WC pan close
coupled with Alto cistern and
Alto seat and cover.
Bristan Ruby mono bloc sink
mixer (kitchen), Bristan Prism
basin mixers and Bristan Prism
mono bath filler.
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01224 258200
01467 620311
01224 335328
permeable pavers)
Roof Tiles- ‘grey’
roofs
Marley Edgemere
interlocking tiles. Colour
Roof Tiles – ‘red’
roofs
Sandtoft 20/20
interlocking tiles. Colour
Basecourse
Fair Faced Grey Blocks
(chamfered to public
elevations)
Visqueen CO2 (carbon
dioxide) membrane (and
CO2 Barrier (under
smooth grey with Marley
Modern ventilated dry ridges
and European Plastics Ltd
Type M continuous dry verge
(where applicable)
natural red with Sandtoft half
round ventilated dry ridges and
Sandtoft segmental verges
(where applicable)
Merchants, Dundee
Roof Tiles and
associated ridge and
verge materials
supplied and installed
by Forster Roofing
Specialists Ltd,
Brechin Angus
Roof tiles and
associated ridge and
verge materials
supplied and installed
by Forster Roofing
Specialists Ltd,
Brechin Angus
Fyfestone Masterbock
01356 628560
01356 628560
01467 651000
Keyline Builders
Merchants, Dundee
01382 448600
Plain Grey Smooth
Precast concrete
Montrose Precast
01674 677037
External walls
Render
Dry Dash Roughcast with
Materials supplied and
installed by Lawson
Roughcasting,
Stonehaven
01567 973467
K Rend (feature render
Smooth K Rend Silicone
FT render, colours vary
depending on plot as
follows;
Materials supplied and
installed by Lawson
Roughcasting,
Stonehaven
01567 973467
Contact details for
product manufacturer
Kilwaughter Chemical
Company (K Rend),
N Ireland
Capvond Plastics Ltd,
Glasgow
Keim Mineral Paints
Ltd, Telford
028 2826 0766
ground floor)
Cast Stone
Dressings (window
sills, feature lintels and
door canopies – where
applicable)
bands around windows and
doors where applicable)
K Rend (product
manufacturer)
Mock Chimneys
Keim Masonry Paint
(to window sills, base-courses
and the like- where
applicable)
associated components
including damp proof course
and top hat units)
colours depending on the
specific plot as follows;
Buttercream – buttercream
drydash roughcast backing coat
with a 4 to 6mm quartz chip.
White – Snowcrete white
drydash roughcast backing coat
with Essno white chips.
Grey – Cement Grey drydash
roughcast backing coat with
silver grey chips.
Powder Blue
Pewter Grey
Champagne
White
Lightweight GRP
chimneys
Keim Soldalit masonry
paint. Colours vary as
follows;
Light Blue = Keim 9490 (used
with powder blue K Rend
surrounds)
Off white = Keim 9295 (used
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0141 876 9000
01952 231250
with Champagne K rend
surrounds)
White = Keim 9872 (used with
white K rend).
Note – where pewter grey Krend is used then the sills, basecourses and the like are not
painted.
Gutters &
Downpipe
Paint to Walls
Paint to skirting
boards etc.
Marley Deep-flow colour
black
Glidden Contract Matt
Emulsion
Dulux Eggshell
Drain Centre
01224 626497
Dulux Decorator
Centre
Dulux Decorator
Centre
01224 573044
01224 573044
Note - Not all items or colours are applicable to all properties
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Email: [email protected] ● www.scotia-homes.co.uk
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